What time does MW2 beta start Xbox?

The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Xbox beta starts at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET), and it is available to all players across every platform, whether they have pre-ordered the game or not. The MW2 beta begins on September 24 and runs through to September 26, allowing PC, PlayStation, and Xbox players to play with one another to test cross-play matchmaking.

FAQs

General Information

1. What time does the Modern Warfare 2 beta start on Xbox?: The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Xbox beta begins at 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET).
2. How long is the MW2 beta for Xbox?: The Xbox and PC Open Beta runs from Saturday, September 24 at 10AM PT to Monday, September 26 at 10AM PT.
3. Can I play MW2 beta if I didn’t pre-order?: Yes, you can still join the action on September 24 without a pre-order.

Pre-Order and Early Access

4. How to get MW2 beta early?: If you pre-order through a retailer, the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II early beta access code will be printed on the retail receipt or sent to you via email on an online receipt.
5. When can you play MW2 beta with pre-order?: PlayStation Early Access begins on Friday, September 16 at 10 AM PT for those who preordered the game on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
6. Do I get MW2 early if I pre-order?: Yes, all digital preorders get up to one week early access to the full Modern Warfare II Campaign.

Beta Availability and Progress

7. What time does the MW2 beta start for Weekend 2?: The next Modern Warfare 2 beta starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on the specified date.
8. Will MW2 beta progress carry over?: No, all progress and any unlocked elements made and obtained in the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 beta will not carry over to the full game upon release.
9. Can I play MW2 at 12am?: On PlayStation and Xbox, Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer releases at midnight local time, with the exception of the US West Coast, where it’ll release at 9pm PT.

Platform-Specific Information

10. Can Xbox play MW2 at midnight?: On console, Modern Warfare II’s campaign and multiplayer are released at midnight local time, with the US West Coast being an exception–the game arrives at 9 PM PT there.
11. Can you get MW2 beta on Xbox one?: Yes, the Modern Warfare II Open Beta is available on Xbox, including Xbox One.

Release Time and Date

12. What time does MW2 beta drop?: Generally, each beta period will launch at 6pm BST/10am PST/1pm EST.
13. Does MW2 drop Thursday at midnight?: The MW2 release time on PC for the US is Thursday, October 27, 9pm PDT for the West Coast and Friday, October 28, 12am EDT for the East Coast.

Campaign Early Access

14. Can you play MW2 early if you pre-order?: Yes, anyone who pre-orders the digital version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 can play the campaign early.
15. What time can I play MW2 pre-order?: If you pre-ordered the game digitally, the campaign will be available from October 20 at 10am PST / 1pm EST / 6pm BST.